I see there a couple of Longtime Users. I started in the DOS days and have been using DC 97 since it came out. How similar are these new versions?
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The person I bought this for was trained on CAD software in college. He has never used this version of CAD before. He can't answer your question.
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Well, I guess I'm going to disappoint you. I'm retired and I don't play games.It starts up in about 30 sec, it runs pretty fast and I can do everything I need from skating the net to processing pictures with Photo shop to making spreadsheets and writing letters. I haven't tried is using AutoCADD on it yet.(I don't do that much with it anymore). The only thing that I haven't figured out yet is Win 8. I think I'd like to have my XP back or maybe Win 7. I surely can't complain about the computer though.
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I am returning my copy. It works with Windows 7 but no single project can be more than 20mg. It has great features but crashes and you cannot retrieve what you have created. It is a known defect, they told me they are working on it! They told me to try Print Shop 23.
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Personally, after playing 14, I am going back to 13. It seems to me that the physics are a bit off and I don't like the new interface at all. It is also harder to read everything. 13 used nice big, bold lettering, 14 not so much.
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Hi Sandra, I love Printmaster and when I upgraded to Windows 8.1, I found that Printmaster 18.1 would not run on the new Windows platform. Through much research I was advised to download and install Net Framework 1.1 and all would be well, not so. I then purchased PM Plat. 6.0, believing that this newer version would be the answer, not so. I have had crashes in the middle of projects losing hours of work, I am extremely frustrated to say the least. I have been using PM for many years and it has always been head and shoulders in performance above the rest. I sincerely hope that Encore works on this problem and gets it right. It almost caused me to go back to drinking again! :) Hang In There!
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I like the newer version. But if all you use it for is net flux either one will work just fine.
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I am not sure, but I will respond just the same, I bought this mb for same reason as yourself, old dos progs and o/s, you should be fine drdos was a good flavor if I recall, yes I am an old sysop, imho , I could ask you a question, I am looking for lantastic nos and pcboard software ...sarge send
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3.0 is the best, it took me a long expensive while to find a new disk, 4.0 isn't bad, both by same authors. After that nothing communicates with past versions, and commands are horrible. Problem is, need to find compatibility mode to run, Bouderbund needs to get the ORIGINAL guys back together to write a new version of 3.!!!
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Pinnacle has their own site that you might find answers to all your questions. There on the forums you will quickly find out whether it's a good to have or not. I understand their live support sucks... How's the software? I have studio 9 and need to upgrade NOW!!! Had a few problems in the past but it was sorted eventually? Do I want to go through it again?
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Theoretically you may have to buy newer versions though I am still using version 11 and it is still receiving updates so it really boils down to when they decide to stop updating the older versions. In my experience it seems like you will at least get about 4 years out of it, but probably more than that, most newer bluray discs I have seen don't use the newer versions of bluray copy protection anyways. Personally I'm going to upgrade to 14 because after using the trial I found it opens alot faster than 11 and seems to be a smoother experience. Also 11 doesn't work in win 8 media center, I don't blame power dvd though because win 8 wasn't out when I bought it and it worked fine in win 7.
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I use Norton Internet Security 2009. I had an extra license as you get 3 with each purchase. I got it for $20 via pricegrabber.com. At the time, only a few security suites support 64 bit vista. The 2009 version doesn't slow down your system like previous versions of Norton. For sure, someone will say it's a resource hog. It's simply not the case for the 2009 version.
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Eddie I've used the Dymo discPainter for about 3 years and must say it was the best CD/DVD printer i"ve ever owned even over the Canon series, I only wish theywould come back soon with something affordable as today's add shows 1 Dymo available at $430.00, no way i don't think so...Please hurry back Dymo i'm still a very satisfied customer with Zero failures in 3 years and zero ruined disk in 3 years.
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Their Version 12 was phenomenal.But from what I understand, the company was sold and is under new ownership, so product isn't quite what it used to be.Good luck!
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I believe they will be separate installs. I know I had 8, 9 and X installed on an older computer and they were all separate installs. You might be able to find an upgrade to X3 but I know the one I bought was the full program.
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All the previous answers are correct. This is a great system, you wont be disappointed. The newer version isn't as good either, don't be fooled.
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I am using this exact one now and looking to upgrade. This is a Docsis-2.0. If you have to buy a new one then get a DOCSIS - 3.0
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I use Vegas Pro 12 daily with BorisFX BCC plugins to cut long and short projects with almost no hiccups. I was a die-hard Premiere user for years. I'll never go back unless forced too. I've had great success with Vegas!